Village of Merrimac fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Merrimac? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Merrimac before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 608-493-2122 source
Still being confirmed with Merrimac: Does a residential fence in the Village of Merrimac need a permit, and what are the height and setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Merrimac
- Contact the Village (608-493-2122) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what height and setback rules apply.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Jennie Klecker
Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator
- Phone
- 608-493-2122
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address
- Village of Merrimac, 100 Cook Street, Merrimac, WI 53561
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Other rules to know
- The Village building code (Ordinance 185-66, 2020) requires permits for new buildings, additions, alterations, decks and detached accessory buildings but does not mention fences. No Village fence rules were found online.
Before you dig
Call Diggers Hotline at 811 (or file online at diggershotline.com) at least 3 business days before digging post holes. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the Village of Merrimac, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Merrimac before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Merrimac?
Contact the Village (608-493-2122) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what height and setback rules apply. Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Merrimac (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Merrimac?
Jennie Klecker, Clerk/Treasurer/Administrator. Phone 608-493-2122, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Merrimac's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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